2012 Mid-Year Paychecks & Pink Slips Scorecard

KEY TO USING THIS SCORECARD

2012 Mid-Year Report

Means the Supervisor voted to support jobs and government efficiency

Means the Supervisor voted against jobs and government efficiency

Means the Supervisor was excused from the vote

Means the Supervisor was absent from the vote

Means the Supervisor was absent from the vote

The last five columns are a tabulation of votes in support and against jobs and government efficiency, the overall percentage a Supervisor voted for jobs and government efficiency, the ranking from the previous scorecard and the change in the overall ranking.

A vibrant economy depends on jobs and good government. The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce rates the performance of the Board of Supervisors in growing the economy, creating jobs and improving government efficiency. This report includes the votes of all Supervisors on key legislative actions impacting job creation and government efficiency from January to June, 2012. This voting record is intended to highlight those Supervisors whose actions are helping to create paychecks and those who are triggering pink slips in San Francisco.

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JOB CREATION

2012 Mid-Year Report

1. $1 Million Small Business Loan Fund Sponsors: Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisors David Chiu, Scott Wiener, Christina Olague, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim and Malia CohenChamber Position: SupportA $1 million supplemental budget appropriation to recapitalize the city’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) in order to help San Francisco small businesses expand operations and grow employment. The funding leverages a $430,000 contribution from Chamber member Wells Fargo, which is specifically targeted to businesses in low- and moderate-income commercial districts in the Southeast sector of the city.

2. Plastic Bag Ban Expansion Sponsors: Supervisors Christian Olague, John Avalos and David CamposChamber Position: SupportAmendments to the city’s ban on plastic bags and free check-out bags allowing local merchants to charge a minimum 10 cent fee for recycled, compostable and reusable bags and keep the revenue generated from the fee. This legislation is helping local merchants mitigate the costs of the city’s plastic bag ban.

3. Permitting for Neighborhood Restaurants Sponsors: Supervisors Scott Wiener, Christina Olague, Carmen Chu and Eric MarChamber Position: SupportLegislation simplifying the city’s permitting process for restaurants, cafes, bakeries and bars. The legislation reduces the 13 definitions for eating and drinking establishments to three and creates a more flexible environment for neighborhood eateries to innovate and prosper.

4. Film Rebate Program Extension Sponsors: Supervisors Mark Farrell and Sean ElsberndChamber Position: SupportLegislation extending the city’s successful film rebate program, Scene in San Francisco, which provides rebates on qualified production costs. The program has helped attract numerous productions to San Francisco, create thousands of jobs and bring millions of dollars to the local economy.

5. Financial Services with Formula RetailSponsors: Supervisors Eric Mar and Christina OlagueChamber Position: OpposeOrdinance amendment classifying financial services companies with more than 11 locations, such as neighborhood bank branches, as formula retail. The amendment now requires the targeted financial services firms to gain special “conditional use” approval from the planning commission prior to adding storefronts and services to city neighborhoods.

6. Contract Approval for the 34th America’s CupSponsor: Mayor Ed LeeChamber Position: SupportContract Approval for the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. The final agreement will invest $10 - $18 million in race infrastructure along the city’s Southern waterfront and allow construction of the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal. The world-class series of sailing regattas are expected to deliver nearly 9,000 jobs and more than $1 billion in economic activity to the region.

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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCYJOB CREATION

2012 Mid-Year Report

7. 8 Washington Project ApprovalChamber Position: SupportApproval of the Chamber-supported 8 Washington development, which will bring housing, retail and open space to the tennis courts and parking lot located at the corner of Embarcadero and Washington Streets. The economy-boosting project will create more than 140 permanent jobs, generate $1 million annually for the city, contribute $11 million for affordable housing, provide health club access for city-run programs, and levy a 50-cent parking surcharge for street-scape and transit improvements.

8. Warriors Arena NegotiationsSponsor: Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisors David Chiu, Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Chiu, Scott Wiener, Christina Olague and Malia CohenChamber Position: SupportSupport for the city to enter into exclusive negotiations with the Golden State Warriors to bring the NBA team back to San Francisco and build a $500 million arena on Piers 30-32 in time for the 2017-18 season. The privately-financed project will create unprecedented jobs and economic impact for San Francisco hosting 41 regular-season games a year, as well as numerous conventions, concerts and other events. The development will also make up to $100 million in infrastructure improvements to the city’s aging piers.

9. Landmark/Historic Preservation Sponsors: Supervisors Scott Wiener and Christina OlagueChamber Position: SupportLegislation clarifying the process to designate landmark buildings, which are frequently used by NIMBYists (Not In My Backyard) as a tool to stop critical development in the city.

10. Ranked-Choice Voting Charter AmendmentSponsors: Supervisors Mark Farrell and Sean ElsberndChamber Position: SupportCharter amendment to replace Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) with Run-off Elections for all local offices. Amendment schedules elections in November with a December run-off. RCV continues to confuse voters and can result in the election of local officials whom do not receive a majority of the vote.

2012 Mid-Year Paychecks & Pink Slips Scorecard